1994 Eagle Talon vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Eagle Talon. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1994 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Eagle Talon weights approximately 36 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Eagle Talon | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Eagle | Seat |
| Model | Talon | Altea |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
